Retail Retold

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Retail Retold episodes

July 01, 2021 EP 120: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Dallas, TX with Kris Smith
Today’s guest is Kris Smith, Vice President of Real Estate Development for Hand & Stone Massage Franchise Corporation
Kris’ enthusiasm and dedication to his franchisees is hard to ignore! In this episode, Kris shares his own unique experience as a former franchisee and how it impacts his role as a VP. Chris and Kris discuss the value in multi-unit operators, building the franchisee-franchisor relationship, and the benefits of a member-based business.
35 min
June 24, 2021 EP 119: Armor Coffee Co. in Allen, TX with Mike Todryk
Today’s guest is Mike Todryk, CEO and founder of Armor Coffee Co.
Mike and Chris discuss the importance of customer loyalty, choosing faith over fear during uncertain times, and what success really looks like. Mike also shares his powerhouse, three pillar business strategy with us. Listen now!
39 min
June 17, 2021 EP 118: Buff City Soap in Charleston, WV with Rick Kueber
Rick Kueber, the CEO of Sun Tan City, and a franchisee of Buff City Soap and Planet Fitness joins our host Chris Ressa to discuss the importance of a good track record and knowing your trade area. Rick shares a story about a Buff City Soap deal in Charleston, WV, giving us a textbook example of the saying “there’s no deal until there’s a deal.”
37 min
June 10, 2021 EP 117: Apple Store at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta, GA with Alan Barocas
"You can make a major impact on the retail landscape if you have a working formula”
Our guest today is Alan Barocas, former Sr. EVP of Leasing at GGP and former SVP of Retail at Gap Inc.
Listen to the compelling way Alan brings retail knowledge to leasing strategies, and what he has to say about co-tenancy and improving work culture!
55 min
June 03, 2021 EP 116: Dairy Queen in Brainerd, MN with Jennifer Rude
Today's guest is Jennifer Rude, Franchise Developer at Dairy Queen. She jumps on the podcast to discuss the future of DQ Franchises and shares an inspirational story about a Dairy Queen in Brainerd, MN that shows how "paying it forward" can catch on like wildfire, even during a pandemic. Listen now!
26 min
May 27, 2021 EP 115: Five Below in Downingtown, PA with Zach Minteer
Getting a lease resolved in 30 days, a brand new prototype & a new beginning for Five Below...
Zach Minteer, VP of Real Estate at Five Below, joins us on today's podcast. Zach shares a story about opening a new prototype for Five Below in Downingtown, PA where timing is EVERYTHING! Listen to his episode now to find out how he navigated risks and challenges that appeared while making this deal.
56 min
May 21, 2021 EP 114: HTeaO in Georgetown, TX with Brad Williamson
What's one thing most people agree with that you do not?
Listen in now to hear Brad Williamson's fun answer to this question along with everything there is to know about the current operations of HTeaO.
33 min
May 13, 2021 EP 113: Porsche Driving Experience Center in Atlanta, GA with Ken Ashley
Wondering what's going on in the world of office real estate today? Check out this new episode with Ken Ashley, Executive Director of Cushman & Wakefield.
37 min
May 06, 2021 EP 112: Insomnia Cookies at Temple University, PA with Dave Lasus
Dave Lasus, the current CEO at Heart + Paw, joins our host, Chris Ressa to take a deep dive into the future of Heart + Paw and shares a story from his past about an Insomnia cookie deal at Temple University.
Listen now!
45 min
April 30, 2021 EP 111: Pyscho Bunny in Tysons, VA with Drew Schaul
Today's guest is Drew Schaul, VP of CBRE.
Listen in as he shares the story of opening a new Psycho Bunny at Tysons Corner in Tysons, VA.
35 min

About Retail Retold

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The Retail Retold Podcast highlights community retailer stories from across the country and gives a behind-the-scenes perspective from business leaders in both retail and real estate industries. The show’s episodes contain valuable insights that help solve the needs of entrepreneurs and real estate pros.